BMW 540i (Touring E39)
BMW 5 series 2000 4.4 petrol description
Estate car / wagon BMW 540i has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2004. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.4 litres, which produces power of 286 horsepower on 5400 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 5 sērija 2000 - 2004 version and torque 440 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 4.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.
BMW 540i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 540i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 540i fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 18.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.
BMW 540i technical data
| Model: | BMW 540i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2000. January ... 2004. December | ||
| Engine: | 4398 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 286 HP ON 5400 RPM | Torque: | 440 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 (combined) 18.4 (urban) 8.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km (19.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1525 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2280 kg | ||
BMW 540i engine M62B44TU
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 540i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 12 litres (12.7 quarts) |
| Power | 286 HP ON 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija Land Rover Range Rover |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All BMW 5 series estate car [2000 - 2004] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 520d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 520i Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 193 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 193 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 540i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 540i Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |